Klarinet Archive - Posting 000233.txt from 2005/03

From: Joseph Vaccarino <clarinet@-----.com>
Subj: [kl] German Sound
Date: Sat, 5 Mar 2005 23:48:03 -0500

I have been interested in this thread because a musician's sound has always been
of great concern to me.

Having been in the sound and recording business for quite a long time, I have
enjoyed the opportunity to listen to many musicians. I have never seriously
considered the geographical sound of musicians but the individual sound of
them.

I am sure that I could not discern between someone from the "French, German
school", etc. I am able to tell a particular musician's sound quite well -
especially if I like that musician.

As far as legit clarinet players go, I think that the best ones will rise to the
music in a way that suits it. Ricardo Morales for example, who was mentioned
here, seems to have a comprehensive understanding of the repertoire and that in
itself is one of the things that sets him apart for me. His technical ability
enables him to realize his style. Sabine Meyer is another with a quality of
sound that is identifiable. And so on.

As a professional I have heard people describe what they are hearing in every
way you can imagine. My job then is to under stand what they mean. Often what
people are saying is off base as far as nomenclature goes but it is
identifiable nonetheless.

So, what I find remarkable about different players from around the world is
their *quality* of sound. Describing that quality is where the problem lies.

What are the words one uses to describe a musician’s sound? How should someone
describe what is so subjective?

Regards,

Joseph Vaccarino

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